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  1. On This Day: July 1, 1989 – Milli Vanilli Releases Girl I’m Gonna Miss You

    On This Day: July 1, 1989 – Milli Vanilli Releases Girl I’m Gonna Miss You

    On this day July 1, 1989, Milli Vanilli released the single Girl I’m Gonna Miss You, which would go on to become one of their biggest hits. The song eventually reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 from September 23 through October 6, and also topped the charts in Canada, Austria...
  2. On This Day: July 1, 1989 – Baby Don’t Forget My Number Hits Number 1 in America

    On This Day: July 1, 1989 – Baby Don’t Forget My Number Hits Number 1 in America

    On this day July 1, 1989, Baby Don’t Forget My Number by Milli Vanilli reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, holding the top spot through July 7. It was the group’s first chart topper in the United States and helped launch them into pop stardom almost overnight. With its catchy hook...
  3. On This Day: June 30, 1987 – La Bamba Soundtrack Hits the Charts

    On This Day: June 30, 1987 – La Bamba Soundtrack Hits the Charts

    On this day June 30, 1987, the La Bamba soundtrack was released, featuring music from the hit biographical film about rock and roll pioneer Ritchie Valens. The album quickly climbed the charts and reached number 1 on the US Billboard 200, also topping the charts in Canada and France. Performed...
  4. On This Day: June 30, 1986 – Spandau Ballet Releases The Twelve Inch Mixes

    On This Day: June 30, 1986 – Spandau Ballet Releases The Twelve Inch Mixes

    On this day June 30, 1986, Spandau Ballet released The Twelve Inch Mixes, a compilation album that collected extended versions of some of the band’s most popular tracks. Known for their smooth blend of new wave, pop, and soul, the band used this release to spotlight their dance floor appeal with...
  5. On This Day: June 30, 1981 – Al Jarreau Releases Breakin' Away

    On This Day: June 30, 1981 – Al Jarreau Releases Breakin' Away

    On this day June 30, 1981, Al Jarreau released his eighth studio album Breakin' Away, a smooth and genre-blending record that became one of the most successful albums of his career. It reached number 9 on the US Billboard charts and climbed to number 1 on both the R&B and Jazz charts, showcasing...
  6. On This Day: June 30, 1981 – Red Rider Releases As Far as Siam

    On This Day: June 30, 1981 – Red Rider Releases As Far as Siam

    On this day June 30, 1981, Canadian rock band Red Rider released their second studio album As Far as Siam. Featuring lead vocalist Tom Cochrane, the album built on the band’s growing reputation for thoughtful lyrics and powerful instrumentation. As Far as Siam reached number 65 on the US...
  7. On This Day: June 30, 1980 – Chic Releases Real People

    On This Day: June 30, 1980 – Chic Releases Real People

    On this day June 30, 1980, Chic released their fourth studio album Real People. Following the massive success of their disco anthems in the late 1970s, the group entered the new decade with a record that blended their signature groove with funk and R&B influences. Real People featured the...
  8. On This Day: June 30, 1980 – Krokus Releases Metal Rendez-vous

    On This Day: June 30, 1980 – Krokus Releases Metal Rendez-vous

    On this day June 30, 1980, Swiss hard rock band Krokus released their fourth studio album, Metal Rendez-vous. This album marked a major turning point for the group, introducing new lead vocalist Marc Storace and establishing the heavier, more polished sound that would define their career through...
  9. On This Day: June 30, 1988 – Michael Franks Releases Indispensable

    On This Day: June 30, 1988 – Michael Franks Releases Indispensable

    On this day June 30, 1988, jazz and soft pop artist Michael Franks released Indispensable: The Best of Michael Franks, his twelfth album and first greatest hits collection. Known for his smooth vocals, poetic lyrics, and laid back jazz influenced sound, Franks used this compilation to highlight...
  10. On This Day: June 30, 1980 – Girlschool Releases Debut Album Demolition

    On This Day: June 30, 1980 – Girlschool Releases Debut Album Demolition

    On this day June 30, 1980, British rock band Girlschool released their debut album Demolition. As one of the leading all female acts in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement, Girlschool brought a raw and energetic sound that stood out in a male dominated genre. Demolition featured...
  11. On This Day: June 30, 1980 – Queen Releases The Game

    On This Day: June 30, 1980 – Queen Releases The Game

    On this day June 30, 1980, Queen released their eighth studio album, The Game, which became one of the most commercially successful records of their career. It reached number one on the US Billboard 200 charts and also topped charts in the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, and Argentina...
  12. On This Day: June 30, 1986 – Eurythmics Release Revenge

    On This Day: June 30, 1986 – Eurythmics Release Revenge

    On this day June 30, 1986, the Eurythmics released their fifth studio album Revenge, marking a return to a more guitar driven rock sound after the electronic experimentation of earlier records. Led by the duo of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, the album became one of their biggest commercial...
  13. On This Day: June 30, 1986 – Savatage Releases Fight for the Rock

    On This Day: June 30, 1986 – Savatage Releases Fight for the Rock

    On this day June 30, 1986, American heavy metal band Savatage released their third studio album Fight for the Rock. Coming off the underground success of their earlier work, the band aimed for a more commercial sound with this release in hopes of reaching a wider audience. The album featured a...
  14. On This Day: June 30, 1986 – Madonna Releases True Blue

    On This Day: June 30, 1986 – Madonna Releases True Blue

    On this day June 30, 1986, Madonna released her third studio album, True Blue, which would go on to become the most successful album of her career. With over 25 million copies sold worldwide, it cemented her status as the reigning queen of pop music during the 1980s. True Blue showcased a more...
  15. On This Day: June 30, 1986 – Diamanda Galás Releases The Divine Punishment

    On This Day: June 30, 1986 – Diamanda Galás Releases The Divine Punishment

    On this day June 30, 1986, avant garde vocalist Diamanda Galás released her third studio album The Divine Punishment. Known for her intense vocal range, haunting compositions, and fearless exploration of taboo subjects, Galás used this album to confront the AIDS crisis at a time when few artists...
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    Video Vault Sundays: June 29, 2025 - Madonna – Get Into the Groove (1985)

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Feature Video Vault Sundays: June 29, 2025 - Madonna – Get Into the Groove (1985). Please add to the discussion here.
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  17. Video Vault Sundays: June 29, 2025 - Madonna – Get Into the Groove (1985)

    Video Vault Sundays: June 29, 2025 - Madonna – Get Into the Groove (1985)

    By the summer of 1985, Madonna had already become a rising star. But with Get Into the Groove, she fully claimed her place at the center of 80s pop culture. The song was featured in her film Desperately Seeking Susan and quickly became one of her most recognizable and danceable hits. While it...
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  18. On This Day: June 29 1989 – Richard Marx Released Right Here Waiting

    On This Day: June 29 1989 – Richard Marx Released Right Here Waiting

    On this day June 29 1989, Richard Marx released Right Here Waiting, a heartfelt ballad that became one of the defining love songs of the late 80s. With its simple piano melody and emotional lyrics about long distance devotion, the track struck a chord with listeners around the world. The song...
  19. On This Day: June 29 1988 – Voivod Released Dimension Hatross

    On This Day: June 29 1988 – Voivod Released Dimension Hatross

    On this day June 29 1988, Canadian progressive metal band Voivod released their fourth album, Dimension Hatross. The concept album followed the adventures of a character named Korgull through a cyber science fiction universe, blending thrash metal with experimental sounds and complex rhythms...
  20. On This Day: June 29 1987 – Men Without Hats Released Pop Goes the World

    On This Day: June 29 1987 – Men Without Hats Released Pop Goes the World

    On this day June 29 1987, Men Without Hats released their third album, Pop Goes the World. Known for its catchy title track, the album leaned heavily into synth pop and whimsical storytelling, continuing the band’s signature blend of quirky lyrics and electronic melodies. The album reached...
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